# Asarai vs Grown Alchemist

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Asarai and Grown Alchemist are esteemed botanical skincare lines celebrated for transforming daily routines into mindful rituals. Asarai is known for its nutrient-rich [clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/clay) masks and deeply restorative formulas featuring gentle, nourishing botanical bases, while the other brand is loved for its cleansers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum). The first brand suits balanced, dry, and combination skin best, and its Earth Tones Face Mask addresses acne-prone skin with purifying botanical [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/extract). Grown Alchemist suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best, differing through standout products like the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser for acne-prone skin, the Instant Smoothing Serum for dark spots, and the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser for mature skin.

This page compares some of the most popular Asarai and Grown Alchemist products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg504ff1a84c).

### Popular Asarai vs Grown Alchemist products

#### Grown Alchemist

- [Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/grown-alchemist/gentle-gel-facial-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/grown-alchemist/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€24.34 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00G3J8ISI?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Instant Smoothing Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/grown-alchemist/instant-smoothing-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

#### Asarai

- [Earth Tones Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/asarai/earth-tones-face-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Asarai or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

Grown Alchemist is generally better on this page because its Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser achieves a High Lovi fit for most skin types, whereas Asarai only reaches an Average fit across the board. Both brands ensure that the products on this page list no fragrance.

### What is the difference between Asarai and Grown Alchemist?

Asarai offers an Earth Tones Face Mask with an Average Lovi fit across all skin types, while Grown Alchemist features cleansers and a [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum) reaching High fit levels for sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

### Which is more affordable, Asarai or Grown Alchemist?

Neither Asarai nor Grown Alchemist has price information listed on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Asarai or Grown Alchemist?

Neither brand causes fewer breakouts overall because the products on this page have the same average fit for acne-prone skin, except for the Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser which achieves a High fit.

### When were Asarai and Grown Alchemist founded?

Asarai was founded in 2018, and Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008.

### Which Grown Alchemist product has a high Lovi fit level for sensitive skin compared to Asarai's mask?

Grown Alchemist's Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser achieves a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, whereas Asarai's Earth Tones Face Mask only reaches an Average fit.

### What do reviewers say about Grown Alchemist cleansers?

Reviewers mostly mention that Grown Alchemist cleansers are hydrating, gentle, and pleasant. However, they also often note issues with cleanser performance and packaging.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11766131/) Benzyl alcohol · International Journal of Toxicology, 2001
- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate molecule · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Efficacy of olive leaf extract-containing cream for facial rejuvenation: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32333467/) Olive leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33081083/) Rose bud · Molecules, 2020
- [Is benzyl alcohol a significant contact sensitizer?](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35080274/) Benzyl alcohol · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2022
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30022595/) Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30690691/) Willow bark extract · Planta Medica, 2019
- [Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38611819/) Betaine · Molecules, 2024
- [Noninvasive evaluation of the influence of aucubin-containing cosmetic macroemulsion on selected skin parameters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) Plantago extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12535284/) Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003
- [Rosa gallica and its active compound, cyanidin-3,5-O-diglucoside, improve skin hydration via the GLK signaling pathway](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36573713/) Rose bud · BioFactors, 2023
- [Clinical efficacy of herbal extract cream on the skin hydration, elasticity, thickness, and dermis density for aged skin: A randomized controlled double-blind study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30636339/) Botanical extracts · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Influence of the emulsifier on nanostructure and clinical application of liquid crystalline emulsions](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36918671/) Camellia seed oil · Scientific Reports, 2023
- [Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27988044/) Camellia seed oil · Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017
- [Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41319188/) Camellia seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [Asarai](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/asarai)
- Skincare: [Grown Alchemist](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/grown-alchemist)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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